Parenting Counselling in Danbury
I work with lots of areas including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, parenting challenges, loss/bereavement, OCD, self-harm.
Together we can explore your feelings to gain insight into what’s negatively affecting your life today. We may link this to your past, which will help you understand why you behave or think the way you do, and as you start to make sense of your inner world you will experience a greater sense of wellbeing.
I work with lots of areas including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, parenting challenges, loss/bereavement, OCD, self-harm.
Together we can explore your feelings to gain insight into what’s negatively affecting your life today. We may link this to your past, which will help you understand why you behave or think the way you do, and as you start to make sense of your inner world you will experience a greater sense of wellbeing.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
When I work with young children I always work in collaboration with parents/carers, thus enabling better understanding and relationships within the family.
My approach is relational and flexible, I use talking therapy, creative interventions, CBT and skill building to help my clients reflect and learn more about themselves. I have a personal interest in neurodiversity where my aim is to enable agency and self compassion for the individual whilst providing support and better understanding within the family.
When I work with young children I always work in collaboration with parents/carers, thus enabling better understanding and relationships within the family.
My approach is relational and flexible, I use talking therapy, creative interventions, CBT and skill building to help my clients reflect and learn more about themselves. I have a personal interest in neurodiversity where my aim is to enable agency and self compassion for the individual whilst providing support and better understanding within the family.
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
This may be your first time seeking support from a counsellor, or you may have already experienced counselling before. Either way, I understand that looking for the right counsellor can sometimes feel a little daunting. I would like to reassure you that what ever it is that's troubling you, you don’t have to do it alone. We would work through your counselling journey together and at your own pace.
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I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I am a highly experienced counselling psychologist who really enjoys helping people. I have a great deal of empathy and compassion for the struggles we face as human beings. If you are finding life tough or feeling like you want to make changes, I would love to try and help. I like to draw on a range of approaches to help you and I highly value a good therapeutic relationship together. Within this I use interventions so that you can understand yourself better and identify ways forward. It’s important for me to discover what YOU want to be different and my ideal client is only someone who works hard in allowing me to help you.
I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life.
I view therapy as a collaborative project drawing on the skills and knowledge of the people consulting me. I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies. If it feels safe to do so, we can incorporate the knowledge and experience that is held in the body, into our work.
I support people to navigate a broad range of problems such as low mood, anxiety, burnout and stress, bereavement, loss, life transitions, fertility issues, parenting challenges, the effects of traumatic experiences, living with health conditions and new diagnoses, difficulty making decisions or feeling without a sense of purpose in life.
I view therapy as a collaborative project drawing on the skills and knowledge of the people consulting me. I aid this process by integrating evidence-based approaches such as narrative, compassion focused and cognitive-behavioural therapies. If it feels safe to do so, we can incorporate the knowledge and experience that is held in the body, into our work.
Heathwell Therapies is a team of highly experienced, psychotherapists, counsellors and psychologists based in Blackheath Village, SE London and online. We work with adults, couples, and adolescents, offering expert support in ADHD, relational trauma, couples and relationship therapy, psychosexual therapy, and women’s and men’s mental health. Our team combines extensive clinical experience with evidence-based and humanistic approaches, providing a professional, warm, and confidential environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Heathwell Therapies is a team of highly experienced, psychotherapists, counsellors and psychologists based in Blackheath Village, SE London and online. We work with adults, couples, and adolescents, offering expert support in ADHD, relational trauma, couples and relationship therapy, psychosexual therapy, and women’s and men’s mental health. Our team combines extensive clinical experience with evidence-based and humanistic approaches, providing a professional, warm, and confidential environment where clients can explore challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
You might be a parent who is reading this because your child is having a hard time and you aren't sure where to turn.
Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients. In addition to talk therapy, I often work with the creative arts, play, metaphor, and mindfulness as this can help us to access feelings that words alone fail to express. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and centres an awareness of intersectionality.
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
It is hard to see our children struggle or to acknowledge our struggles as parents.
Young children communicate their feelings through play, and the way they relate to adults. Understanding their communication and acknowledging their feelings is a way of making sense of how this might affect their wellbeing and specific difficulties. With adolescents and parents talking about their struggles will give an opportunity to feel understood.
I am a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience working with parents and children.
I have an in-depth understanding of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service(CAMHS). I have gained a reputation for my ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. I have a warm, approachable style, a bright sense of fun which puts children & families at ease. I provide a calm, empathic space, am non directive & follow cues from children of all ages.
I am a child and family psychodynamic psychotherapist, with over 30 years’ experience working with parents and children.
I have an in-depth understanding of Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service(CAMHS). I have gained a reputation for my ability to connect with people from all backgrounds. I have a warm, approachable style, a bright sense of fun which puts children & families at ease. I provide a calm, empathic space, am non directive & follow cues from children of all ages.
Jenny Southall | Anxiety | Couples | ADHD support
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
I work with people with deep-set anxiety, couples with communication clashes and adults and parents of children with ADHD/ASD.
Empowering adults, couples and people with ADHD improve communication and connection by providing specialist guidance and practical tools that turn obstacles into strengths.
I have helped many people manage anxiety with practical tools;
I empower couples to work through communication clashes, provide space for exploration and easy-to-follow tools to support mental health, resilience, and enhanced intimacy;
I also support adults and families navigating neurodiverse challenges (ADD, ASD, PDA, Dyslexia) Together, we will create long-lasting change, shame-busting and learning to harness the positives of conditions and THRIVE.
Hello, I’m Nicola, a qualified psychodynamic, systemic, and relationship counsellor. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families, and young people. Whether you're navigating a romantic relationship, a specific family dynamic, or simply exploring that relationship you have with yourself, I am here to support you.
My aim is to offer a safe, inclusive space, where you feel comfortable to work through life’s challenges, or simply explore new directions, decisions, or ways of communicating.
Hello, I’m Nicola, a qualified psychodynamic, systemic, and relationship counsellor. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families, and young people. Whether you're navigating a romantic relationship, a specific family dynamic, or simply exploring that relationship you have with yourself, I am here to support you.
My aim is to offer a safe, inclusive space, where you feel comfortable to work through life’s challenges, or simply explore new directions, decisions, or ways of communicating.
I have many years experience as a counsellor, I've done a lot of further training and I have personal experience of anxiety, body images issues, grief, parenting issues and working with young people.
It is likely you are looking for support at a difficult time. I'm passionate about helping you if you have any kind of body image issues or anxiety. I also understand the need for supporting families in difficult times. I offer a warm therapeutic relationship which is thoughtfully tailored to your needs. I believe that therapy should be sensitive and boldly creative. I often include a variety of experiences into therapy sessions: things that I have found helpful myself. We all want to have a balance in our lives and to learn to calm the sometimes stormy waters of our mind. I hope to share ways of learning to do this with you.
I have many years experience as a counsellor, I've done a lot of further training and I have personal experience of anxiety, body images issues, grief, parenting issues and working with young people.
It is likely you are looking for support at a difficult time. I'm passionate about helping you if you have any kind of body image issues or anxiety. I also understand the need for supporting families in difficult times. I offer a warm therapeutic relationship which is thoughtfully tailored to your needs. I believe that therapy should be sensitive and boldly creative. I often include a variety of experiences into therapy sessions: things that I have found helpful myself. We all want to have a balance in our lives and to learn to calm the sometimes stormy waters of our mind. I hope to share ways of learning to do this with you.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I am a couples counsellor / relationship therapist. I focus on helping couples and individuals lead more contented lives. You may feel the spark has gone from your relationship, navigating a new one or not in a relationship at all. No matter what your circumstance, the chances are, if you are reading this, you have concerns about how you’re relating to others. If you're concerned about any of the following issues in your relationship, I may be able to help you: trust and jealousy, intimacy, family relationships, communication, self-esteem, infidelity, understanding each other, depression and anxiety, separation and divorce.
I often work with young adults, parents, and with people who are neurodivergent.
Hi, my name is Susie and I am glad you are here. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in different settings. People reach out to me during periods of stress, uncertainty, or when life feels overwhelming. They may navigate a range of intense emotions, such as anger, anxiety, worry, sadness or loneliness, or they may feel cut off or detached - or it may be a mix of these. I am committed to providing a safe space for us to explore and make sense of your experiences together, and to equip you with strategies to make meaningful and effective changes that empower you to live life your way.
I often work with young adults, parents, and with people who are neurodivergent.
Hi, my name is Susie and I am glad you are here. I am a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years experience working in different settings. People reach out to me during periods of stress, uncertainty, or when life feels overwhelming. They may navigate a range of intense emotions, such as anger, anxiety, worry, sadness or loneliness, or they may feel cut off or detached - or it may be a mix of these. I am committed to providing a safe space for us to explore and make sense of your experiences together, and to equip you with strategies to make meaningful and effective changes that empower you to live life your way.
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
I offer integrative child and young people's counselling and therapeutic child and teenage support. All our children and young people sometimes go through phases where not everything is going to plan. There might have been a bereavement, exam stress, bullying or sudden life changes have had an impact on their self esteem. Your might be concerned because your child has recently become angry, anxious, withdrawn, a bit more challenging or has developed difficulties in school. Sometimes they also struggle to find good friends, put themselves at risk or their physical health becomes affected.
Individual & couple’s counsellor. Do you feel stuck in an unhealthy place in your relationship or life? If so, with supportive counselling, both individuals can start to feel heard & understood. Together the couple can start to shape their future with the goals &values they want for their relationship. I also work with individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, I provide a space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, thoughts, & emotion that may be holding you back & work toward ways to restore balance & connection in life.
Individual & couple’s counsellor. Do you feel stuck in an unhealthy place in your relationship or life? If so, with supportive counselling, both individuals can start to feel heard & understood. Together the couple can start to shape their future with the goals &values they want for their relationship. I also work with individuals suffering with anxiety or depression. As a compassionate, experienced counsellor, I provide a space where you can talk openly about what you’re going through. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, thoughts, & emotion that may be holding you back & work toward ways to restore balance & connection in life.
I have helped clients adults and children with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief counselling, feelings of depression, parent child conflict.
I understand that reaching out for support can evoke much anxiety. I am here to work at your pace and with your agenda in a non judgemental space. I have learned that our reaction to challenges in our adult lives can often be related to our childhood experiences. Within our partnership we will be able to work through childhood trauma, attachment and how they may impact on your current mental health. I offer a holistic approach which allows clients to bring every aspect of themselves, creating a heart to heart connection. With children and Adolescence I work to support and understand their experiences and stages of development.
I have helped clients adults and children with anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief counselling, feelings of depression, parent child conflict.
I understand that reaching out for support can evoke much anxiety. I am here to work at your pace and with your agenda in a non judgemental space. I have learned that our reaction to challenges in our adult lives can often be related to our childhood experiences. Within our partnership we will be able to work through childhood trauma, attachment and how they may impact on your current mental health. I offer a holistic approach which allows clients to bring every aspect of themselves, creating a heart to heart connection. With children and Adolescence I work to support and understand their experiences and stages of development.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
I also work with parents experiencing anxiety, overwhelming worries, panic, OCD, intrusive thoughts, social or health anxiety.
The aim of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is to work together to identify the main issues holding you back. We explore your patterns of thought, beliefs you may hold, and any behaviour that may be preventing you achieving your goals. Sessions are 50 minutes and can vary between 8 up to 20 sessions depending on the issue.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals.
I work in a warm, sensitive and thoughtful way to understand the individual experiences, difficulties and emotional resources of those I work with. I treat a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties and focus on uncovering and understanding the thoughts and feelings underlying any difficulties or patterns in relationships.
I have an MPsychpsych (6-year postgraduate training) and I am registered with the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), for work with children and young people up to the age of 25, as well as parents, carers and professionals.
I work in a warm, sensitive and thoughtful way to understand the individual experiences, difficulties and emotional resources of those I work with. I treat a broad range of emotional, behavioural and relational difficulties and focus on uncovering and understanding the thoughts and feelings underlying any difficulties or patterns in relationships.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.